| Affiliation with other organizations: |
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals is sponsored by: • American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) • American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) • System Safety Society (SSS) • Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) • National Safety Council (NSC) • Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) • National Evironmental, Health and Safety Training Association (NESHTA) |
| Publications: |
Quarterly Newsletter |
| Purpose of the organization: |
The BCSP's sole purpose is to certify practitioners in the safety profession. Safety professionals identify hazards and evaluate them for the potential to cause injury or illness to people or harm of property and the environment. The safety professional recommends administrative and engineering controls that eliminate or minimize the risk and danger posed by hazards. |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
John E. Hodges - USA; C. Christopher Patton - USA; Patricia C. Cruse - USA; Cece M. Weldon - USA; Treasa M. Turnbeaugh - USA; Jack H. Dobson, Jr. - USA; Joshua J. Franklin - USA; James A. Gentry - USA; Cheryl L. Marcham - USA; Linda F. Martin - USA; Richard A. Pollock - USA; Mario A. Varela - Colombia/USA |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
Currently, there are approximately 37,000 individuals with BCSP designations or certifications. |
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